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Permaculture project Malchingui, Ecuador
Aprende y vive en comunidad sobre permacultura e inclusión en Ecu
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.
Amount
- US$ 5
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
Description
Los voluntarios deben contribuir con una donación para cubrir gastos de alimentación que se adapta a su situación económica. El objetivo es que el programa sea accesible para todos. A promedio los voluntarios pagan entre $1.50 y $5 por día dependiendo de su situación económica.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Tent
- You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Holistic Therapies
- You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Bikes at your disposal
- You can use our bikes any time you want.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
The Experience
Nuestra finca está asentada en el borde de una meseta con vistas de 360 grados en la sierra ; ¡las nubes se enrollan sobre volcanes nevados y los atardeceres todavía nos quitan el aliento! Las actividades que ofrecemos y nos comprometemos a apoyar se basan en nuestros valores fundamentales: vivir y trabajar en la comunidad, regenerar la Madre Tierra, aplicar los principios de la permacultura, y ser un espacio de sanación y crecimiento personal.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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9 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Permaculture Project
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 8 Learning about sustainability
- 8 Developing environmental awareness
- 8 Get in touch with nature
- 8 Meeting international travelers
- 7 Developing social awareness
- 6 Practicing Spanish
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 6 3. Good health and well-being
- 6 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 6 13. Climate action
Anne
Netherlands
I enjoyed volunteering at the project so much that I extended my stay and I'm still here :) The work is very diverse, and I'm still learning something new every day. It's great to be more in touch with nature. Food is also really good and lots of activities are organized outside of working hours. The community vibe is really amazing, thanks to everyone who lives here and the other volunteers. I would definitely recommend this place!
about 2 months ago
Helen replied
Anne is a proactive and chill person. Hardworking, committed, positive and friendly! We are happy she decided to stay a little longer! She's welcome back anytime!
Calvin
United States
From the moment I arrived at Comun the project I felt extremely welcome from both the longer term residence and the volunteers. the project cultivates acceptance, presence, and commitment to community living and good health. During the short time I was at the project I created lasting relationships and developed healthier, more sustainable habits. The food was delicious, the nature beautiful, and the people kind and accepting. I can't say enough good things about this place. It was very hard to leave and I hope I get to return soon. Thank you to everyone who made it so special.
2 months ago
Helen replied
Thank you Calvin for sharing your time and presence with us! We enjoyed you staying with us! you've got a home waiting for you in Ecuador!
Yanira
Germany
I absolutely loved my stay at the project and two weeks flew by in no time. Helen, Fera and Nico are amazing hosts, so welcoming, open and caring. The work hours are well organised. The tasks are easy, varied, sometimes physical but nothing you can't do. After work you get plenty of time to enjoy this magical place, it's people and the amazing food. The communal spaces are beautifully decorated and really cozy. I cannot recommend this place enough! If you are looking for a place to learn, reconnect with yourself and others this is it!
5 months ago
Helen replied
We enjoyed having Yanira at our place! She is a kind, generous and hardworking woman! Time was too short, we hope she'll come back to visit!
harjas
Canada
I enjoyed my time at the project a lot! It's a great opportunity to learn about sustainability and meet other like minded travellers. I would highly recommend staying for a longer period if you'd like to learn deeply about how to live sustainably. Thanks everyone!
5 months ago
Helen replied
Harjas was a pearl to have at the farm, he's sociable, openhearted and hardworking! We wish he had stayed for a little longer!
Jack
United States
Everyone here was amazing and so loving, from the other volunteers to everyone permanently living in the community. I was only able to spend two weeks here but I truly feel like we became one big happy family. I would recommend this place to anyone seeking a sense of community and to connect to nature and other people who hold the ideals of love and sustainability so high. I will be coming back for a longer stay as soon as I'm able to. I grew and learned so much while I was there. It was such a safe comforting place to be. I can't speak highly enough about the people and the place itself ❤️
7 months ago
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